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21. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
    April 13, 2017 - Continue to expand testing. · Adapt – The goal was not met, but there was improvement. … Consider testing a new intervention. … Continue to expand testing. · Adapt – The goal was not met, but there was improvement. … Consider testing a new intervention. … · This cycle of testing interventions should continue until the desired results are achieved. · It

22. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3) (doc file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-n-part1-transcript.docx
    April 13, 2017 - A Clear View on Flexible Endoscope Processing – Part 1, Transport, Leak Testing, and Cleaning Transcript … testing for cleanliness. … (Slide 9) In the instructions for use, the manufacturer talks about leak testing. … equipment needed to perform leak testing. … So, again, the purpose of leak testing is very vital.

23. Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/public-notes-meeting-summary-031121.pdf
    July 22, 2021 - o We have begun pilot testing the TeamSTEPPS for Improving Diagnosis curriculum. … • COVID Response: Work has focused on preventing the spread of the disease, testing and treating … • RADx Home COVID Testing App: NIBIB is leading an effort to evaluate home COVID testing when paired

24. Development of the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/cancer/develop-cancer-surveys.html
    March 01, 2017 - Development and testing of the initial version. … They then evaluated the content validity and comprehensibility of the questions by cognitively testing … This survey was put through an iterative testing process that included an initial round of field testing … They also conducted testing of the proposed measures with patients who had received cancer treatment.

25. Speaking Plainly: Communicating the Patient’s Role in Health Care Safety (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol4/Miranda.pdf
    July 01, 2004 - Swift Abstract The development and testing of a patient fact sheet entitled Five Steps to Safer … “Consumer testing” refers to the process of testing materials or concepts with an audience.) … This testing also uncovered valuable information regarding cultural differences. … Development and testing of promotional materials As mentioned previously, physician testing of the … Abstract Introduction Background Consumer testing Physician testing Testing with consumers whose

26. Explain and Motivate Use of Healthcare Quality Reports | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2019 - Testing Is Essential While this section offers many suggestions about how to explain quality information … You can also use cognitive testing to explore alternative ways of talking about a particular issue, to … Finally, use testing to make sure that your language and message do not offend your consumer audience … Learn more about The Purpose and Process of Cognitive Testing .  

27. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2022 - ) PPE (37) Safe Operations (48) Staff and Resident Well-being (74) Telehealth (5) Testing … COVID-19 Testing Basics This webpage provides some basic information regarding COVID-19 testing, including … COVID-19 Testing Vendors for Long-Term Care ​This document provides a list of COVID-19 testing vendors … The list contains the vendor's name, company details, testing process description, turnaround time, test

28. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2022 - ) PPE (37) Safe Operations (48) Staff and Resident Well-being (74) Telehealth (5) Testing … CMS Updates Testing Guidance ​This American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted … Living (NCAL) blog summarizes updated testing guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … of symptomatic residents and healthcare professionals, testing of asymptomatic residents and healthcare … professionals in facilities as part of an COVID-19 outbreak response, and testing of asymptomatic healthcare

29. Appendix K. Quality Improvement Study Framework - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/study.html
    May 01, 2017 - Continue to expand testing. A dapt – The goal was not met, but there was improvement. … Consider testing a new intervention. … Continue to expand testing. A dapt – The goal was not met, but there was improvement. … Consider testing a new intervention. … This cycle of testing interventions should continue until the desired results are achieved.

30. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 4) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6c.html
    June 01, 2014 - Outcomes: 2l Care management: Care Coordination Needs: 5; Focus Encounter: 7 Development and Testing … : Pilot testing was conducted in several general pediatric practices with varying sizes, locations, … Testing was conducted in association with the Australian Coordinated Care Trials using data from 1193 … Authors suggest that further testing for predictive and concurrent validity is warranted. 1 Link to … Authors suggest that further testing for predictive and concurrent validity is warranted. 1 Link to

31. Job Aid: Model for Improvement and PDSA Cycles (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-model-pdsa.pdf
    May 17, 2021 - Using Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycles PDSAs are a scientific method for testing out and learning about the … Both positive and negative results of testing are valuable. A key word for PDSAs is SMALL! … Plan – The practice creates the plan for testing the change. Stage 2. … Cycles move from small tests, to refining the change based on the results of the small test, to testing

32. Advancing Diagnostic Equity Through Clinician Engagement, Community Partnerships, and Connected Care (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/advancing-diagnostic-equity.pdf
    November 15, 2022 - are less likely to be tested for coronavirus.1 Similar disparities have been documented with cardiac testing … address their biases through self-reflection activities (e.g., examining rates of how often essential testing … improve appointment attendance, ad- dress language barriers, and reinforce the importance of refer- rals, testing … COVID-19 racial disparities in testing, infection, hospitalization, and death: analysis of Epic data … November 12, 2021. https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue- brief/covid-19-racial-disparities-testing-infection-hospitalization-death

33. An Update on the CAHPS Patient Narrative Item Sets - Martino (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - environmental scan • Drafting of narrative items • Pretesting to assess readability and clarity • Validity testing … and revision • Translation and cognitive testing • Field testing and revision • Periodic refinement … Providing Insights into Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Care Experiences Revisiting Original Validity Testing … Providing Insights into Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Care Experiences Revisiting Original Validity Testing

34. Methods To Deploy Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/methods-to-deploy.html
    March 01, 2017 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia Toolkit Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Improving Your Laboratory Testing … Skills Updates or Competency Testing . Use the materials as part of competency testing of staff. … Competency testing can be done in a controlled environment such as a skills lab or can be accomplished

35. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 9) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6h.html
    June 01, 2014 - : No testing was described in the sources identified. … However, testing information is available for other versions. 1, 2 Link to Outcomes or Health System … : No testing was described in the sources identified. … : Testing of an initial 27-item version was conducted using results from 340 surveys. … It was revised from its original version to improve validity after cognitive testing by physicians was

36. Advice on Using Design Professionals for a Quality Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2022 - Resources Comparative Report Profiles Writing Tips Design Tips Cognitive Testing … Start consumer testing of the design at an early stage when it’s still possible and cost-effective to … Invite your design team to observe this testing. … Work with your design team to use the results from consumer testing to improve the report's design. … will support changes in design (such as changes that might be needed based on results from consumer testing

37. NPSD Data Spotlight - Patient Safety and COVID-19: A Qualitative Analysis of Concerns During the Public Health Emergency (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/data/spotlights/spotlight-ptsafety-and-covid-19.pdf
    November 01, 2021 - • Procedural issues with COVID-19 testing represented 13.0% of records analyzed. … The results indicate a need to close the loop on critical processes, such as testing, during a PHE … Additionally, nearly half of the records reviewed related to testing (n = 16) noted a failure of the … Potential patient and staff exposure to individuals testing positive for COVID-19, or PUI, presented … Train new staff, perform stat COVID-19 testing for surgery/ED, process ED samples.

38. Resources for Developers of Quality Reports for Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/index.html
    September 01, 2019 - Resources Comparative Report Profiles Writing Tips Design Tips Cognitive Testing … Testing Quality Reports With Consumers Learn how you can use the  cognitive testing to elicit audience

39. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 15) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6n.html
    June 01, 2014 - Facilitate transitions: Across settings: 7, 8 Medication management: 4 Development and Testing … : No testing described in sources identified. … However, testing information is available for related measures. 2 Link to Outcomes or Health System … : No testing described in sources identified. … However, testing information is available for related measures. 2 Link to Outcomes or Health System

40. Explaining Comparisons of Health Care Quality Scores | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2016 - However, evidence from cognitive testing of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Quality … Model_Report_Composite.pdf The developers of a model report for the AHRQ Quality Indicators did cognitive testing … shows how that can be done with two simple sentences which have been subjected to rigorous cognitive testing … ”   [1] This testing was done initially to explore how to add data from the CAHPS Hospital Survey … The approach shown on this page was adopted for the cognitive testing of the AHRQ Quality Indicator Model